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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	10/21/2019
Subject: RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Submitted For:	David Twa
Department:	County Administrator
Referral No.:	IOC 19/5
Referral Name:	Advisory Body Recruitment
Presenter:	Julie DiMaggio Enea	Contact:	Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 335-1077

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Referral History:

The Contra Costa Commission for Women was formed to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The Commission's mission is, “to improve the economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women in Contra Costa County.”

In September 2017, the IOC held a discussion about problems that had been reported concerning the Commission for Women including a spate of member resignations, inability to achieve a meeting quorum, blurred responsibilities, disagreement over the Commission's mission, factions and fragmentation, open meeting act errors, and loss of interest among some of the membership. The IOC has worked with the Commission over the last two years to institute policy and bylaws changes to address the issues that have hindered functioning of the Commission.

Referral Update:

The Commission for Women continues to face membership challenges. To assist the Commission in achieving a quorum, we recommend the appointment of Michelle Hernandez (Concord) to the At Large #9 seat with a term expiration of February 28, 2022. Ms. Hernandez's application and resumé are attached.

Upon appointment by the Board, two vacancies will remain: one At Large seat and one District III seat.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Michelle Hernandez to the At Large #9 seat on the Commission for Women to complete the current term expiring on February 28, 2022.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

None.

Attachments
Candidate Application_Michelle Hernandez_Comm For Women
Commission for Women Roster